slow motion

• Technique de cinéma ou de vidéo qui consiste à montrer une action à une vitesse plus lente que celle à laquelle elle a été enregistrée, souvent utilisée pour souligner un moment dramatique ou analyser un mouvement en détail.

A technique in filmmaking or video production where the action is shown at a slower speed than it was originally recorded, often used to emphasize dramatic moments or analyze movement in detail.

1. Film techniqueB1formal

   A visual effect in film and video where time appears to be slowed down, making actions appear slower than real life.

   ralenti

   • The director used slow motion to emphasize the dramatic moment.
   • The replay showed the goal in slow motion.
   • Slow motion is often used in action movies to highlight stunts.

2. Perception of timeB2informal

   A subjective feeling that time is passing very slowly, often during intense or emotional experiences.

   Ralenti

   • Time seemed to move in slow motion as the car crashed.
   • When he heard the news, everything went into slow motion.
   • The accident felt like it happened in slow motion.